Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will honor Marilyn and Irving Naiditch at the 9th Annual Champions for Children Gala on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 6:00p.m. Presented by the Annette J. Hagens Memorial Foundation, all proceeds from the event will ensure youth across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties have access to award-winning programs that foster academic success, strong character and leadership, healthy lifestyles and career readiness. Champions for Children will take place at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club at 3100 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. For over two decades, Marilyn and Irving Naiditch have impacted thousands of children’s lives by investing in Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. Their passion for helping children achieve their full potential emerged from Irving’s experience as a youth attending Chicago’s Albany Park Boys Club. Sadly, Irving passed away in 2019, but his legacy will forever be embedded in the organization’s mission. The gala will feature an outdoor cocktail reception, award presentation, a dinner program featuring a three-course gourmet meal curated by Culinary Creations by Metz, dancing, and silent auction.Individual tickets are available for $400 per person. Sponsorships are also available starting at $5000. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at bgcsdc.org. For more information, contact Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties at 941-366-3911.